North99 Wealth Tax Poll
National survey of 2,000 Canadians Conducted by Abacus Data April 2019
Key Takeaways
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There is high, broad support for a wealth tax.
67% of Canadians support a wealth tax on the super-rich. With net support of +54, this is the most popular proposal we have polled on.
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Support increases steadily in older age brackets.
The older you are, the more likely you are to support a wealth tax.
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There is strong support among Conservatives as well.
Self-identified Conservatives are positive about a wealth tax (+36 net). Support among Liberals (+64 net) and NDPers (+66 net) is overwhelming.
Wealth Tax: Overview
Currently, there is no wealth tax in Canada. A wealth tax would be paid by Canadians who own a certain amount of money and assets –including cash savings, investments, property, or businesses that they own. To what extent would you support or oppose a 2% wealth tax on households that have at least $50 million or more in total wealth? This means, wealthier Canadians who qualify, would pay 2% on their wealth above $50 million every year.